Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 797

4-1 SUSPENSION
1) Disconnect air pipe.
2) Remove mud guard.
3)
Remove vehicle height sensor harness from clip.
4)
Disconnect harness coupler.
Other procedures are the same as those used for removal of
standard type strut ASSY.
DISASSEMBLY
Strut mount can be removed from air suspension CP, using
SPANNER (926510000).
Disassembling air suspension CP is not allowed.
Strut mount
Front air suspension CP
L4·163
Fig.
63
a. Before removing strut mount, make sure that air has been
discharged from air spring.
b. Be careful not to damage diaphragm.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1) Using SPANNER (926510000), install strut mount to
front air suspension CPo
Tightening torque:
51 - 67 N'm (5.2 - 6.8 kg-m, 38 - 49 ft-Ib)
2) Install front air suspension ASSY to vehicle body. Refer
to reassembly procedure of a standard type strut ASSY.
3) Secure vehicle height sensor harness with clip.
Clip sensor harness 210 mm (8.27 in) from front air suspen-
sion ASSY to avoid twisting.
Fig. 64
Harness length to cl ip:
210 mm (8.27 in)
L4·164
4)
Fit O·ring to the end of strut rod, then insert air pipe into
O-ring for connection.
a. Insertion length of air pipe (L): 13 mm (0.51 in) or more.
L4-165
Fig. 65
b. Before inserting air pipe, make sure D·ring is free from any
foreign matter such as dirt and dust, and apply a thin coat of
grease to D-ring.
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(Discard old D·ring when disassembling.)
c. Install air pipe in correct direction.
(Correct position in straight ahead position of vehicle is shown
below.)